Astrology of Today – May 27, 2016

The Moon is in Aquarius all day (until Saturday, May 28th, at 5:05 PM).

The Moon is waning and in its Waning Gibbous phase.

A Full Moon occurred on the 21st, and a Last Quarter Moon will occur on May 29th.

Mercury is direct and is in its post-retrograde shadow until June 7th.

Mars is retrograde (Mars is retrograde from April 17-June 29).

Times are EDT

Horoscopes

Aries

Aries

Mars moves back into your solar eighth house today, dear Aries, where it will spend its final month in retrograde motion. There may be the need to revisit financial matters, issues of support, and debts. Ambiguity with finances, particularly debts and shared money or resources, could dominate now, or financial affairs require a second look. An old relationship that ended poorly may occupy your thoughts, or an old lover may return. There can be magnification of unexplored desires. This is a time for exploring anger and assertion over deeply buried matters, and finding better tools for managing your life on an emotional level. It can be a rich time of emotional discoveries. Today’s energies are strong for communications. You could find yourself quite absorbed in a pet project, or enjoying very useful conversations now.

Taurus

Taurus

Retrograde Mars moves into your partnership sector today, dear Taurus, where it will spend its final month of its retrograde period. It will then continue to transit this sector until August 2nd, enlivening close relationships. In the coming weeks while Mars is still retrograde, there can be extra attention necessary to partnerships or to relationship needs. There can be a need to reorganize your energy with regards to people and partnerships. You could be re-assessing the ways in which you approach relationships, as well as what it is you want from your connections. It’s a time when you may be looking to the past in order to improve the present and your future. Watch for pent-up anger and passive-aggressiveness in your relationships now, and consider ways to improve your approach to compromise and negotiation. Today is good for intuitively recognizing the value of things, as well as for money matters.

Gemini

Gemini

Mars leaves your partnership sector today, taking some of the pressure off close relationships, dear Gemini, and dips back into your work and health sector where it will spend the final month of its retrograde (until June 29th). There can be hidden treasure to be found in old programs, methods, and work projects. However, if you decide to revive something now, it’s best to come at it in new ways rather than repeating past mistakes. This portion of the Mars retrograde cycle emphasizes practical and work matters. How you organize your time is in question now. It’s a good time to examine your approach to daily routines, work, habits, and health goals. While you can experience delays and changes of plans, these can prompt new and improved methods. Today is strong for personal appeal. Others are valuing and appreciating you.

Cancer

Cancer

Mars moves back into your romance and creativity sector today, dear Cancer, where it will spend the final month of its retrograde cycle, after which it will turn direct and continue to activate and energize this area of your solar chart until August 2nd. This can be a time for rediscovering old passions, and possibly an old flame for some. There may be some delays in a creative project or even a romance, possibly due to setbacks, indecision, or stalling. However, you’ll have plenty of time for sorting out your desires, needs, and goals in the coming months. In fact, delays can lead to reorganization that ultimately improves your life. Old relationships and/or projects can be strongly on your mind now. Some of you could be bringing a past hobby back to life, but it’s important to approach it in a new way if it’s to last this time around.

Leo

Leo

Mars moves back into your sector of home and family today, dear Leo, where it will spend its last month of retrograde motion, after which it will continue to influence until August 2nd. You may be reviewing your living situation or conditions in the coming weeks. Old family issues or household projects may be revisited. Refocusing, backtracking, and review become necessary and recommended now. It’s time to review how you have been handling your assertiveness on the home front and with family. Today, companionship is more important to you than usual. Some lines may get crossed in your communications, but these things should be easy to sort out. In fact, you are able to get serious and intimate rather quickly today, and some of you may be considering making a commitment.

Virgo

Virgo

Mars moves back into your communications sector today, dear Virgo, where it will spend its last month in retrograde. Some of the pressure you’ve been feeling on the domestic scene releases, and you turn your attention to courses, studies, and interests that may need special attention. Challenges with self-expression, pushing/selling your ideas, or with neighbors and siblings may occur for some of you in the coming weeks. However, this is a strong period for fixing problem areas and revising work you did in the past. Mars will turn direct on June 27th, and then continue to activate this sector of your chart, supplying you with the energy and motivation to pursue mental interests, making stimulating connections with others, learning, and sharing your ideas. Today is strong for improving your reputation as well as bonding with others who share similar goals and visions.

Libra

Libra

Mars moves back into your sector of money and resources today, dear Libra, where it will spend its final month of retrograde motion. Once it turns direct on June 29th, Mars will continue to activate this area of your chart all the way until August 2nd, so you have plenty of time to take charge of your resources and finances. In the coming weeks, there is a strong need to focus on sorting out your finances, as pressures decrease with communications and transportation. Money and security matters require some revising and reorganizing now. This period involves coming to a greater understanding of how the way you manage your resources impacts your confidence. It’s a powerful time for getting to know what drives you and what contributes to your sense of self-worth. Today, the Moon in your romance and entertainment sector inclines you to seek out fun and unique ways to express yourself.

Scorpio

Scorpio

Mars moves back into your sign today, dear Scorpio, where it will spend the last month of its retrograde, after which it will continue to transit your sign in direct motion until August 2nd. The usual channels for asserting yourself, pursuing your desires, and expressing anger are not available or could seem blocked or inappropriate in the coming weeks. Until you find new ones, you could feel a little frustrated. Watch that you don’t allow unacknowledged or buried desires drive your behavior. You may not be as quick to take action, and this is good for you now. Examine the ways anger has helped or impaired your life so that you can find better ways of managing it. Focusing on review, editing, and digesting rather than new initiatives is your best bet now, and may very well lead to better results down the road. Slow down, rethink, and regroup. Today’s energies are good for research, observation, and new insight into your relationships.

Sagittarius

Sagittarius

Retrograde Mars leaves your sign and enters Scorpio today, dear Sagittarius, where it will transit for the final month of its retrograde and beyond. Once direct, Mars will work its way back through Scorpio until early August, when it re-enters your sign. Now and until June 29th, you’ll be reassessing your approach to your spiritual and emotional worlds and how you go about satisfying these needs. While some obsession with private matters or concerns about the past may need attention, this is a time for better understanding your more complicated, buried drives and desires. Honor your increased need for rest and reflection for best results now. Consider and reconsider plans. Today is strong for bonding with a partner, reaching a fair agreement or compromise, and for family relations.

Capricorn

Capricorn

Mars moves back into your solar eleventh house today, dear Capricorn, where it will spend its final month of retrograde motion, stirring up friendships, group associations, and long-term goals. Some of you could be dealing with frustrations and buried anger with friends in the coming weeks. Ambiguity in these areas of life may lead you to reassess matters. There may be frustration with goals or dreams not manifesting soon enough, when in fact this retrograde period is strong for making important edits to your plans. Certain projects may need further attention before pushing them forward. Some of you could be reconnecting with old friendships, groups, dreams, and plans. These need to be approached in new ways if you want them to succeed this time around and going forward. Today’s energies are strong for committing to a project or health endeavor.

Aquarius

Aquarius

Retrograde Mars moves back into your career and reputation sector today, dear Aquarius, where it will spend the last month of its retrograde. Some of the recent pressures on friendships or socializing can release now as your attention turns to practical goals. There can be some second-guessing or reassessing of your goals now, and part of the process can involve taking a second look at old goals, projects, and plans. You may be feeling as if you are only going through the motions when it comes to your duties and responsibilities, temporarily lacking ambition, fire, or motivation, until you find ways to get back on track. Refocus, backtracking, and review become necessary and recommended now. Time management will be especially important now and in the coming weeks. Today is strong for bonding in love relationships. There can be a sense of renewed commitment to a relationship or a creative project now.

Pisces

Pisces

Mars moves back into your solar ninth house today, dear Pisces, where it will spend its final month of retrograde motion. You may be dealing with waning energy or enthusiasm levels until you recognize that it’s about redirecting energy to the right channels. Legal or publishing matters can require a second look. Watch that you don’t focus too much on the frustrations of differing belief systems and opinions in your relationships with others. Look for old studies, interests, and passions that may spark a new interest, but if you revive them, be sure to approach them in fresh ways so that they aren’t left unfinished this time around. Today’s energies are especially good for family affairs and emotional matters. Honesty with those closest to you can help improve bonds. The Moon in your soul sector encourages more time taken for reflection and rest.

The Details:

If you’re astrologically inclined and interested in the details of the Astrology of today, here are some of the factors considered in the forecasts (for the astrology of the week, see This Week in Astrology):

Date & Time: 27 May 2016 0:00 am
Event: Moon in Aquarius
Description: The Moon in Aquarius
This is generally a good time for social pursuits, group projects, trying something new, joining a group, and networking. A change of pace refreshes. Hobbies, clubs, and groups may demand attention now. It is time to build networks and cooperate. Humanitarian pursuits are highlighted.

Date & Time: 27 May 2016 4:36 am
Event: Tr-Tr Mon SSq Chi
Description: Transiting Moon SemiSquare Transiting Chiron
Hurt feelings may be opportunities for healing. Now is the time for building bridges, not burning them.

Date & Time: 27 May 2016 2:44 pm
Event: Tr-Tr Mon Sqr Mer
Description: Transiting Moon Square Transiting Mercury
We may not be communicating with sensitivity. What we communicate could misrepresent what we truly feel. There could be troubles with mechanics, computers, transportation, and miscommunications. We may not be understanding one another. We can be a little fickle and not especially objective. Think before you speak. Otherwise misunderstandings are likely to occur. Count to ten if you’re feeling annoyed.

Date & Time: 27 May 2016 3:12 pm
Event: Tr-Tr Mon Sxt Cer
Description: Transiting Moon Sextile Transiting Ceres
We can be feeling pleasantly attached to, or supported by, our loved ones or family. We are seeking out security, nurturing, and warmth, and we are more likely to express these things towards others.

Date & Time: 27 May 2016 7:40 pm
Event: Tr-Tr Mon Qnx Nod
Description: Transiting Moon Quincunx Transiting North Node
There may be the need to pause to adjust things before moving plans forward. We could feel at odds with others on an emotional level. Public relations are not as favorable now.

Date & Time: 27 May 2016 9:51 am
Event: Tr-Tr Mar Cnj Sco
Description: Transiting Mars Entering Scorpio
Right now you are a passionate warrior. You are dramatic, and may have strong sexual urges. If crossed watch for feelings of vengefulness.

FIRE WEAK
We are not very goal-oriented right now, or motivation to pursue our goals may be waning/lacking. Changes feel overwhelming. Enthusiasm may be low, we argue less, and we think more than we take action.
AIR STRONG
We tend to favor rational, objective thought over emotions, impulses, and feelings at this time. We are more intellectual, fair-minded, and logical in our approach, Ideas flow easily and quickly, we are more communicative and guided by principles, and also somewhat dispassionate or impersonal.

BALANCE OF MODES

CARDINAL WEAK
This is not a time that we tend to naturally initiate actions. We may be stronger at following up than starting anew. Survival mechanisms may be weaker now.

LUNAR PHASE: DISSEMINATING
Moon 135 to 90 degrees behind the Sun.
Sharing our knowledge with the world is a major motivation at this stage. We believe we have gained much knowledge and wisdom through our experiences, and want to ensure others have the benefit as well.

The following aspects (major only) and positions are at noon (EDT) on May 27th:

Note that when an aspect is applying, it has not yet happened but is within orb – it’s pending. When an aspect is separating, it has already happened/perfected and is moving away from the aspect. Depending on the speed of the planet/body involved, the aspect will have perfected, or will perfect, in a matter of hours (often the case with the Moon), days, months, and possibly years in the case of the very slow-moving outer planets and bodies.

Note that the Moon moves at a rate of approximately one degree every 2 hours, so that if an aspect involving is applying and has an orb of 5 degrees, the aspect will perfect (be exact) in about 10 hours. If the Moon is separating from an aspect with an orb of 2 degrees, it has already formed said aspect approximately 4 hours ago (since the following are positions at noon today, then it would have occurred at about 8 AM today).

**I suggest paying close attention to applying aspects. The energy of the aspect builds as it gets closer to exact. Once an aspect involving inner planets has happened, it’s over. Separating aspects are good to know for context, but in terms of energy that is with us today, applying aspects are most important. (This is the case for daily astrology influences involving inner planets, which pass quickly, and not natal astrology aspects, which are with us for a lifetime).

THE MOON

THE MOON IN AQUARIUS
You feel secure with intellect rather than emotions. You may be aloof from emotions, or distrust emotions as irrational and unpredictable. You may have viewed your mother as emotionally erratic.

ASPECTS OF THE MOON
SQUARE MERCURY Orb 1°27′ Applying
It’s difficult to make decisions now as emotional needs and wants tend to conflict with what we feel are the most logical choices. Judgment may be skewed by emotions or personal bias.

SEXTILE SATURN Orb 0°15′ Separating
We are more able to find a balance between our own emotional needs and our responsibilities. We are more tolerant, deliberate, and resolute.

THE SUN

THE SUN IN GEMINI
You are curious, communicative, versatile and talkative. You may be unreliable and evasive.

7TH DEGREE OF GEMINI
Part of Body: Apex of lungs
Sabian Symbol: An old-fashioned well.

ASPECTS OF THE SUN
CONJUNCTION VENUS Orb 2°46′ Applying
We take pride in our ability to relate well with others or to smooth over differences now. Graciousness, diplomacy, charm, and some superficiality are themes. This is a good period for social affairs, pleasure, amusement, and romance, all things considered.

OPPOSITION MARS Orb 6°48′ Separating
You find that your sense of identity is constantly being challenged. As a young child parent figures opposed you and you fought back. Now as an adult the battle continues with other authority figures. You need to learn the difference between assertion and aggression.

SQUARE JUPITER Orb 6°58′ Applying
There can be exaggerated good moods or a tendency to go over the top now. Clashes of ego can occur.

OPPOSITION SATURN Orb 6°49′ Applying
You feel that forces are against you in life. You are always stopped from doing what you want. As a child, a father figure, may have been strict and imposing. As an adult you continue to feel this restrictions. You may also fear pushing beyond the restrictions. Your challenge is to create your own rules and beliefs on which to build your life.

SQUARE NEPTUNE Orb 5°10′ Applying
This a time for dreaming rather than important decision-making. It’s a good time to pay special attention to dreams and inspiration. Clarity may not be with us, but we probably don’t need it right now. It’s difficult to know for certain what we want, as we may be wavering.

MERCURY

MERCURY IN TAURUS
You place importance on traditional knowledge. You learn in a slow, methodical and hands-on manner. You stick to old ideas and may fear having to learn anything new.

16TH DEGREE OF TAURUS
Part of Body: Carotid arteries
Sabian Symbol: An old man attempting vainly to reveal the mysteries.

TRINE PLUTO Orb 1°48′ Applying
This is a good time for serious and determined study and investigation. We are drawn to looking for truths and to unexplored topics and ideas.

VENUS

VENUS IN GEMINI
You are curious and flirtatious, and enjoy intellectual relationships with exchanges of ideas. Communicating within a relationship is important to you. You can be restless, and sometimes gets bored. You may have many money-making schemes.

ASPECTS OF VENUS
OPPOSITION MARS Orb 4°02′ Separating
You struggle to balance your own needs and the needs of your partners in relationships. You see-saw between wanting closeness and freedom. On the one hand you seek adventure on your own, on the other you want to be close to your partner. The ideal is a balance between the two.

MARS

MARS IN SCORPIO
You are a passionate warrior. You are dramatic, and may have strong sexual urges. You may make a vengeful opponent.

ASPECTS OF MARS
TRINE CHIRON Orb 5°08′ Applying
There is more courage to face problems. Fighting for the underdog. Physical healing can help inner healing, and vice versa.

JUPITER

JUPITER IN VIRGO
You have a strong desire to be of service, and high religious or spiritual ideals. You may also have an obsession with detailed perfection.

14TH DEGREE OF VIRGO
Part of Body: Cystic arteries
Sabian Symbol: A family tree.

ASPECTS OF JUPITER
SQUARE SATURN Orb 0°08′ Separating
We are faced with the need to temper our enthusiasm or to slow down to avoid overextending ourselves. This is a time for clarifying and editing projects and goals. We may need to cut back on something in order to grow in another area. Patience is required now.

OPPOSITION NEPTUNE Orb 1°47′ Separating
We may be misled easily under this influence–by others, or by our own unrealistic or inflated expectations. Routine seems to be particularly unsatisfying now, as we are inclined to want to find more meaning in what we’re doing.

TRINE PLUTO Orb 3°22′ Applying
You are enthusiastic about so many things, and have ambition to succeed. You naturally find yourself in leadership positions and react well to them.

CONJUNCTION THE NORTH NODE Orb 4°20′ Applying
Your current life challenge is to embrace adventure. You may find yourself in situations which inspire you to see the big picture. Inspiring others, possibly through preaching or teaching, may be part of your life’s destiny. Benevolent groups may also play a key role.

SATURN

SATURN IN SAGITTARIUS
Saturn in Sagittarius asks us to take on the responsibility of living according to our personal truths and principles, and to be loyal to these. This is a time for turning a critical eye to those beliefs and principles that don’t accurately reflect our authentic selves. (December 23, 2014 to June 14, 2015, then September 17, 2015 to December 20, 2017)

14TH DEGREE OF SAGITTARIUS
Part of Body: Cutaneous vessles of the thighs
Sabian Symbol: The pyramids and the sphinx.

ASPECTS OF SATURN
SQUARE NEPTUNE Orb 1°38′ Applying
Some feelings of disillusionment can come now as our dreams and ideals can be put to the test. Questioning our faith in our dreams can lead to lack of follow-through or wasteful activities and avoidance of responsibilities. Ideally, this crisis leads to a realignment of material goals and spiritual ideals as we assess what is truly meaningful to us.

URANUS

URANUS IN ARIES
The urge to start fresh, to break free from restrictive attitudes or circumstances, to totally redesign an area of our lives (or even our personalities), and to gain freedom through independence is strong during this cycle. (May 27, 2010 to August 13, 2010, then March 11th, 2011 to May 15, 2018, then November 6, 2018 to March 6, 2019).

23RD DEGREE OF ARIES
Part of Body: Muscles of mastication
Sabian Symbol: A woman in pastel colors carrying a heavy and valuable but Veiled load.

NEPTUNE

NEPTUNE IN PISCES
A long-term influence in which fantasy, imagination, compassion, and spirituality are in stronger focus. (April 4, 2011 to August 4, 2011, then February 3, 2012 to March 30, 2025, then October 22, 2025 to January 26, 2026)

12TH DEGREE OF PISCES
Part of Body: Plantar artery of right foot
Sabian Symbol: An examination of initiates.

ASPECTS OF NEPTUNE
CONJUNCTION THE SOUTH NODE Orb 6°07′ Applying
You have a tendency to daydream and live in a fantasy world, possibly even escaping into the world of drugs and depression. Your quest in this life is to put your creative talents to positive use.

PLUTO

PLUTO IN CAPRICORN
Tests of our boundaries; breaking down and rebuilding structures and rules. (From January 25, 2008 to June 14, 2008, then November 26, 2008 to March 23, 2023, then June 11, 2023 to January 20, 2024, then September 1, 2024 to November 19, 2024).

18TH DEGREE OF CAPRICORN
Part of Body: Ligaments of right knee
Sabian Symbol: The union jack flies from a new british destroyer.

CHIRON

CHIRON IN PISCES
Strong awareness of our own vulnerabilities and humanity stimulates compassion for others. (April 20 to July 20, 2010, then February 8, 2011 to April 17, 2018, then September 25, 2018 to February 18, 2019).

25TH DEGREE OF PISCES
Part of Body: Left distal tibio-fibular joint
Sabian Symbol: The purging of the priesthood.

ASPECTS OF CHIRON
CONJUNCTION THE SOUTH NODE Orb 6°44′ Separating
You have a tendency to become stuck in a mire of self-pity, seeing only the pain and suffering in life. You need to develop the caring and sensitive side of your nature for the good of others.

VESTA

VESTA IN GEMINI
Networking and coordinating are two key factors in your work. You enjoy communicating and exchanging information, particularly at work. You have a tendency to avoid emotions, in favor of intellectual conversations. You may be a committed writer.

CERES IN ARIES
You feel cared for when people are allowing you to be independent. You also believe that the best way of caring for others is to let them be themselves. You will suffer if you feel dominated or caged in.

16TH DEGREE OF ARIES
Part of Body: Pons
Sabian Symbol: Dancing in the setting sun.

THE NORTH NODE

THE NORTH NODE IN VIRGO
This is a quest to become dedicated to the service of others. You will need to overcome the tendency to daydream and feel overwhelmed and to put your compassion and wisdom to practical use for humanity.

19TH DEGREE OF VIRGO
Part of Body: Oesophageal groove
Sabian Symbol: A swimming race.
THE SOUTH NODE

THE SOUTH NODE IN PISCES
This is a quest to become dedicated to the service of others. You will need to overcome the tendency to daydream and feel overwhelmed and to put your compassion and wisdom to practical use for humanity.

19TH DEGREE OF PISCES
Part of Body: Extensor muscles of left toes
Sabian Symbol: A master instructing his pupil.